16/01/2026
🐌 Due to the recent heavy rain falls, I have been again receiving a large influx of messages from citizens across the Country on how to prevent and control the Giant African Snails. This is the first time I ever saw the Giant African Snail faeces (p**p). As you all know, I have not been well and still recovering but I will again post some helpful tips to prevent and control the spread and proliferation of the Giant African Snails. The control of these Giant African Snails must be a national effort, everyone must do their part in helping to eradicate and control this invasive pest of economic concern.
Please note the following:
▪️Proper Handling - Use gloves when collecting snails.
▪️Bleach Solution – Mix 2 cups of bleach in 1 gallon of water, place snails in and cover for 24 hours (drowning).
▪️Salt Solution – Mix quarter (1/4) cup salt in 1 gallon of water, place snails in and cover for 24 hours (drowning).
▪️Dehydrate – Place up to 10 snails in a plastic bag, add quarter (1/4) cup salt to the bag, tie and leave for at least 24 hours.
▪️Snail Bait – Iron Phosphate and 4% Metaldehyde are both pellets that can be purchased at your local Agro Shops/Home Depots which can be used by applying to the surface of the soil. Follow the manufacturers directions.
▪️Organic Pesticides – Mix Organeem (15mls) + Aramite (15mls) in a gallon of water, shake and spray directly on snails. Organeem is an Organic/Botanical Insecticide made from Neem Oil and OMRI approved for Organic Gardening. Aramite is an Organic/Botanical Insecticide made from Cinnamon Oil and Clove Oil and OMRI approved for Organic Gardening.
▪️I personally have been mixing pure Spirit of Ammonia + Black Disinfect 50/50 in a spray can and sprayed directly on the Snails and it has been very effective, they die within a few hours.
▪️Dispose – Snails can be buried two (2) feet in the ground, or placed in heavy duty garbage bags, or burnt in a barrel.
▪️Health Hazard - Do not consume the Giant African Snails. They are known to be a host for the rat lungworm which may cause Meningitis by ingesting raw or inadequately cooked snails. They can also harbour bacteria such as Salmonella which can cause food poisoning.
